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Nicole Kidman to Star in The Eighth Wonder

Source:  The Hollywood Reporter
Nicole Kidman is attached to star and produce The Eighth Wonder, Simon Kinberg's action-adventure pitch for 20th Century Fox.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, details of the plot are being kept under wraps, but the story centers on an archeological discovery that sets off a globe-spanning race. The goal is to create a movie that will be to Raiders Of The Lost Ark what the The Bourne movies are to James Bond movies: a character-driven, treasure-hunting thriller.

Kinberg will write the script in the fall.


16 Comments


October 17th, 2008 3:52pm
You heard it from me first. The germ for Kinberg's pitch came from this article...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-495538/Eighth-wonder-world-The-stunning-temples-secretly-carved-ground-paranormal-eccentric.html
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October 7th, 2008 1:06am
I reckon she could pull it off...she was orginally meant to play Mrs Smith in Mr and Mrs Smith but she had to pull out because of other commitments or something
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September 17th, 2008 5:38pm
Interesting view of things there, Vis, LOL! You need to learn to be more open to films, though when I read the headline, my first thought was "King Kong Sequel?" too.
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September 17th, 2008 3:50pm
Last time i checked, king kong was the eighth wonder of the world, so unless this has a giant monkey in it who's horny for a blonde chick, count me out
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September 17th, 2008 2:05pm
Great news.
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September 17th, 2008 12:07pm
well, I can't blame you, Vamp..

They're both hot Aussies.

and just like other guys like me,.. yes, one my fantasies was a threesome with Naomi and Nicole

But now I've matured and become a more responsible grown man.. yeah right :)
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September 17th, 2008 12:06pm
mmmmmm, naomi watts.
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September 17th, 2008 11:11am
Dammit all! I always get those two mixed up for some stupid reason.
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September 17th, 2008 11:04am
The one in KING KONG was Naomi Watts...
another Australian actress... but not Nicole Kidman
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September 17th, 2008 10:50am
I guess it could possibly work, I mean she was great in "King Kong." Why would she change now? My only disappointment with Nicole was in "Bewitched" which just didn't turn out to be like I thought it would, and then they went and put Will Ferrell in it. "Bewitched" was funny I suppose, but that could have been SOOOO much better. My favorite Kidman movie has definitely been "Moulin Rouge," though. Like all of you, though, I can't really picture her in an action film, but we'll see how it plays out. Has an interesting premise I suppose, comparing it to "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark."
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September 17th, 2008 10:14am
I agree W./"The Kwisatz Haderach" ...the plot does sound interesting...."The Bourne Films" Meets "Raiders Of The Lost Ark"...LOL Strange combo...but could be fun...But Ms Kidman as an action star I can't picture it!
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September 17th, 2008 9:38am
your probably right there rama, her star power has been much help at all lately, lets not forget invasion which came and went faster than a b-rated horror film
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September 17th, 2008 8:24am
good point ramas.

i like kidman but her name alone isnt enough to get me to buy a ticket.
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September 17th, 2008 7:36am
Her star power hasn't helped her made her recent movies profitable.

The Invasion and The Golden Compass didn't do all that hot in the box office,

So it's fair to say that I'm doubting she could carry this action/adventure/thriller project.
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September 17th, 2008 7:27am
Sounds good to me
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September 17th, 2008 7:17am
hmmm sounds interesting, I dont see Kidman as much of an action star but ok
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